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Launching: Annual cold water paddling reminder
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 4/10/2016, 5:07 pm

It is the time of year when people die while boating. Warm days attract people to get out on the water. Cold water kills if they accidentally fall in. Wear your life jacket. Even better, wear a wetsuit or dry suit, but at the very least wear your life jacket.
This video shows the effects of cold water:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xohI3B4Uc&feature=share

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Launching: Annual cold water paddling reminder
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/10/2016, 5:07 pm
Re: Launching: Annual cold water paddling reminder
Bill Hamm -- 4/11/2016, 12:13 am